The Pennsylvania–New Jersey League formed as
Independent level minor league that played in the 1908 season. The 1908 Pennsylvania–New Jersey League formed as a six–team Independent league, beginning play on April 30, 1908. The Pennsylvania–New Jersey League hosted franchises based in
Allentown, Pennsylvania,
Chester, Pennsylvania,
Coatesville, Pennsylvania,
Newark, New Jersey,
Trenton, New Jersey and
York, Pennsylvania. The York franchise was owned and managed by Y.G. Thomas. York had begun the season playing briefly in the 1908 semi–professional Atlantic League before joining the new Pennsylvania–New Jersey League. Tickets for games at the York Athletic Club Grounds were 25 cents for general admission, with an additional 10 cents for the grandstand. Season tickets were $10.00 for 50 games. York played their home opening game against Newark on May 2, 1908. Before the game, a parade was held, led by the Spring Garden band and featuring the York and Newark teams. York Mayor Weaver threw out the first pitch. York won the game by a score of 9–4. With the league allowing ties, the Pennsylvania–New Jersey League final standings had Chester (8–3–1) and Trenton (7–2–1) in a tie for first place, but with Trenton having a higher win percentage. Allentown (6–3–2), Coatesville (5–6–2), York (5–7–0) and Newark (0–10–0) followed in the standings. The Pennsylvania–New Jersey League permanently folded after the 1908 season. ==Pennsylvania–New Jersey League teams==